Town Correspondence from Esper Reports Travel and Local News
Correspondents note visits by Thos Barnthouse Brownlow Clonger Sammie Dole and others through Esper and nearby towns. They mention a stroke to Charley Berry and a drive around old stamping grounds plus a basket meeting at Concord. The piece discusses drunken disturbances at public gatherings and calls for stricter enforcement of liquor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sox
Barnthouse
Brownlow Clonger and
Omaha
P. M. Mannon
Sidney News Roundup and Local Happenings
George Gillan delivered fifty head of young cattle at Greencastle last week. Little Zettie Scobee, nine, died May sixteenth after a long illness. her funeral closed two nearby schools for the day. The piece notes dry ground, missed rains, and calls for a canning factory to harvest local fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gillan
Greencastle
Sidney
Unionville
Zettie
Bob Scobee
Clark
Morelock
Remedy for the Grippe Kemp's Balsam Advised
A remedy for grippe sufferers touts Kemp's Balsam as especially useful for throat and lungs. Buy a bottle now to use at first signs and prevent pneumonia by keeping cough loose and lungs clear. Sold by allergists at 25c and 60c.
Martinstown News Roundup from Ranger Area
Chas Leonard visited his brother Will on Sunday. Geo Crow will teach the fall and winter school here. John Vansickle of Green Grove visited E N Leonard Sunday. Fishing parties have been at Chariton river recently. Rev I L Crow returned from southwest Missouri. Rain and warmth are desired. Rob Mullenix farmed rented land near Graysville. Noah Crooks and family visited relatives. Widdetoe from Queen City did work nearby. Marion Shanklin recovers from a broken leg. Eliza Jackson home from Columbia schools with Mrs C M Jackson. Crop stands poor with many not sprouting and cutworms damaging. Krause’s Cold Cure Capsules offer relief for colds, 25c, sold by C A Haya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger
Chas. Leonard
Will
Geo. Crow
John Vansickle
Green Grove
E. N. Leonard
Chariton River
Rob
Mullenix
Graysville
Noah Crooks
Mr. Widdetoe
Queen City
Marion Shanklin
Eliza Jackson
Columbia
C. M. Jackson
Glendale notes and visits amid poor growing conditions
Glassy weather hindered crops while locals attended a basket meeting. Finis Fowler and family visited Homer Culluma on Sunday. Edith Harkins of Unionville visited Grace Fowler, and Mae Johnson filled for her sister Clara at grandma’s. John Mathews of Unionville visited J M Gorrell. Mrs. M A Dwyer and aunt Fannie are mentioned in the week’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gon John
Mendota
Thos. Albright
McAnelly
Finis Fowler
Homer Culluma
Edith Harkins
Unionville
Grace Fowler
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Say Readers Need Swamp Root
Advert reads that thousands have kidney trouble and may not know it. It describes using a glass test for sediment, lists symptoms of kidney and bladder issues, and touts Dr Kilmer swamps root as a cure for back ache urine problems and related pains. The ad offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer and Co. of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Lf
Dr. Kilmer & Home
Swamp Root, Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fowler sell Westerns team to A A David's circle
Fowler visitors at A A Davids. Joe Cullum and John Mathes bought the team of westerns owned by Guy Fowler. J J Fowler and family traveled to Unionville on business. Grandma Wilder, recently in poor health, fell and is now helpless. Nellie and Cora Rorabaw bid farewell and plan to depart for Oklahoma. The Misses Dwyer Johnson and Pickinpaugh visited Myrtle Casan and Mrs Reynolds, with returns home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cullum
John Mathes
Westerns
Guy Fowler
Grandma Wilder
Bessie Dwyer
Clara Johnson
Maud Pickinpaugh
Myrtle Casan
William Reynolds
How to Avoid Trouble This Summer
Advice urges families to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now. It claims the medicine is the most successful treatment for bowel complaints for both children and adults and can save a night trip to town during busy seasons. Noah Martin, Druggist, sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Martin
South Prairie Notes and Local News
May 22 report notes heavy need for rain as farmers near corn planting finish. Local road overseer urged to fix bad spots. Chapel schoolhouse hosts a Sunday School with Bledsoe as superintendent. Kas. visitor David Raden recalls old friends and Santa Fe R R Co tenure. Jesse Heinbaugh left for unknown parts leaving wife and infant, with farewell note. Cycling remark ends with ad for Banner Salve by Noah Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Heinbaugh
Highview Weather and Local Updates
The report notes a cool spell with welcome rain. Clint Patsick built a new kitchen while Oliver Singleton painted a new barn. Scott Smith sails in a new buggy and Albert Smith badly cut his foot. Cut worms threaten corn as Laura Temple clerks for George Reinhart and Robert Godfrey expects rye to mature soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Smith
Albert Smith
Laura Temple
George Reinhart’s
Robert Godfrey
Vermifuge Promise for Weak Children
Advertises White's Cream Vermifuge for children described as weak and fretful. Claims it makes them strong healthy and active with rosy cheeks and bright eyes. Price is 25 cents sold by Noah Martin druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prica
Noah Martin
Biliousness and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tabs
Biliousness described as a digestive disturbance with stomach debility liver torpor and constipation. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets soothe the stomach aid appetite and assist liver and bowel regulation. For sale by Noah Martin, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Noah Martin
Public Sale at Jackson townslto near Casto bridge
Auction notice for a farm sale at Jackson townslto near Casto bridge Wepyespay. Contains forty head of cattle including cows calves yearlings and steers plus two-year mules saddle mare wagons harness and miscellaneous farming gear. Terms: cash under five dollars, over five dollars due in 12 months or paid when due with 7 percent cash discount. Auctioneers G. W. Houston A. P McElhinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Problic
Jackson Townslto
Casto Bridge
Terus
G. W. Houston
A. P McElhinney
Herbine Tonic Promoted for Nerves and Digestion
Local advertisement touts Herbine as a safe tonic to strengthen the nervous system cleanse the bowels liver and kidneys regulate the liver and enrich the blood. It is priced at 50 cents per bottle from Noan Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noan Martin
Dr E Detchon's Anti Dluretic Promises Quick Aid
An advertisement touts Dr E Detchon's Anti Dluretic as a cure for bedwetting in children and claims it can be worth more than $100 to a parent. It notes a sale through Monroe Howard Druggist Unionville Mo and includes a customer testimonial about One Minute Cough Cure ending a croup attack in a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe & Howard
Unionville
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
An advertorial style testimonial by L. A. Howard extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for headaches and stomach trouble. The copy claims relief and a guarantee of not recurring, noting the dose is small and pleasant to take.
Kidney Cure Credited By Decatur Man For Kidney Trouble
Noah Martin of Decatur Iowa reports four one dollar bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney disease after years of trouble. He endorses the remedy for others with kidney problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodard
Decatur
Foley
Noah Martin
Breed to the Best Blue Roan Stallion Offer
ST. CLAIR a blue roan by Scream, 16,364, shown as a horse of fine style and action. The seller guarantees colt quality and style or service fees are waived. Old price of $8.00 for standing and suckling insurance versus $6 foal insurance. Visit to see the horse if seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Clair
Scream
CHIEF INGOMAR Colt Pedigree and Breeding Terms
A detailed sale notice describes CHIEF INGOMAR a standard bred four year old roan stallion from Nampa 11 855 and Della R dam by Seafoam, standing 16 hands. He is bred for speed with two offspring Irene and Minnie R, valued at 1200 pounds mature weight, with insurance terms set at 10 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck. See Rinker's Feed and Sale Barn 436.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheaf Ingomar
Nampa
Della R
Seafoam
Irene
Minnie R
Tao
Rinker’s
Open Letter denounces mob pressure against Quaker families
Eight years after Quaker families moved from Iowa to Missouri they announce night meetings at Chapel are discontinued. The letter cites harassment by "leading citizens" and widespread alcohol abuse near the church, describing attempts to provoke law and mob actions while defending their right to worship. It ends with a village notice and a medical testimonial from Mrs. C. W. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Missouri
Ote
Sumner
Quakerville
Chapel Mo
Meeting of Friends
BE. Q. PartsHo
Local Excursion Routes and Conventions Listed With Fares
Buttington Route Excursions and multiple fraternal and educational meetings are advertised with round trip fares. Dates span June to July and include destinations in Kansas City St Paul Cincinnati Detroit San Francisco and Buffalo. Agent contact offered. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised by Noah Martin, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Shrine
Kansas City
M. W. A. St. Paul
Minn
Buffalo
C. E
Epworth
San Francisco
DeWitt
Noah Martin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mdyntanen
A. i. McCutchen
McCutchen & Son
Esper
Sammie Dole
Martinstown
Thos. Barnhouse
Chas, Crowder
Cincinnati
Marion Neagle
A J. Petty
Amie Thies
Oklahoma
Charley Berry
West End
Daniel Davidson
Billie Miller
Coatsville
Re Lalu Mannon
Gehterville
Mannon Song
Petty
P. Wheeler
Chas
Pickering
Brownlow Cloninger
Grandma Houston
Albert Housa
Concord
Nora Neebe
C. J. Ulrich
Rela
A. O. Blanchard
Weat Bangor
N. Y
Jesse Bacus
Elisha Bell
H. F. Brown
Dewey
Elko
Ephe Choate
Henley Ranch
Spehncagns
Putnam County
Rev. I. L Crow
Southwest
Krause
C. A. Haya
Glendale
Tutt
J. J. Fowler
Nellie
Cora Rorabaw
South Prairie
George Powell
David Raden
Kas
Mr. Rader
Santa Fe R. R. Co
Highview
Clint Patsick
Oliver Singleton
Dr. E. Detchon
A. L. Spafford
Chester Mich
Chief Ingomar
W. T. Rinker
Unionville, Mo
Quakers of
Chapel
C. W. Roberts
North Creek
Ark
Buttington
Rhea
J. M
O. H. Scott
oSaan Eurercia Co
Crann Ave
Putnam
Haynes
Dgstrict
Graynville
Truatee
Aps
James J. Robinson
Rmg Robinson
Recorders
Purnamounty
Powersville
PutnanyCe
Ana
Seehaee
Court House
Ninas
R. F. Livius
Circuit Court
Putnam ‘County
Beecher Bowen
Jos. Brown
Joseph Brown
II Pistatit
Plaime Tiff
Fies
cPem Num
Unionvillé
Ralid
Fordidur
Couré
Potham County
Coleman
Sala
Artin Coleman
Clerx
P. D. Greggers
Hercule
Bayard
Gromnes
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